What is the cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 17h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €130 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The distance between Alkmaar and Lyon is 997 km. The road distance is 894.8 km.

How do I travel from Alkmaar to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €220 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Alkmaar to Lyon?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Alkmaar to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Lyon bus from?

Alkmaar to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Lyon train from?

Alkmaar to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Lyon?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs €220 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 18h 6m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Lyon bus arrive?

Alkmaar to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Alkmaar to Lyon train arrive?

Alkmaar to Lyon train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Alkmaar to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Lyon is 895 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Alkmaar to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Alkmaar to Lyon?

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Alkmaar to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Alkmaar to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 51m
€220–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 6m
€95–178
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N760
17h 59m
€101–167
Drive 894.8 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Lyoncar 894.8 km
10h 6m
€160–231
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
5h 32m
€132–300
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
8h 17m
€230–369
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
7h 10m
€127–359
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 16m
€132–346

Alkmaar to Lyon by train

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7h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 996.7 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Lyon Part Dieu via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €85–160 and the journey takes 15h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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